# Best Libraries in Abuja, FCT State

Canonical: https://ranked.ng/libraries/abuja
Source: Ranked (ranked.ng), Nigeria's directory of record. Ranking as published on 2026-09-04.
Ranked lists 20 libraries in Abuja; 5,496 Google reviews analysed. Ranking order is never for sale.

In Abuja, FCT State, the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation leads the 20 libraries with a 4.3-star rating from 1,528 reviews, the largest review base in this set. Rovingheights Bookstore Garki follows at 4.4 stars from 549 reviews, while BMT African Garden has the highest review count at 2,601 but a slightly lower 4.1 rating. The National Centre for Women Development Library and the Nigeria Governors' Forum Library both hold 4.4 stars, though with far fewer reviews, 184 and 46 respectively. The spread shows a mix of well-reviewed institutions and smaller, less-documented collections.

## What the data shows for libraries in Abuja

Counted from every library ranked in Abuja, not only the ones in the table.

- Ranked: 20
- With five or more Google reviews: 15
- Total Google reviews: 5496
- Rated 4.5 or higher: 2; 4.0 to 4.4: 9; below 4.0: 7; unrated: 2
- Median reviews per business: 22
- Phone listed: 13; website: 6; opening hours: 15; photo on file: 16
- Most reviewed: BMT African Garden (2,601, 4.1); Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation (1,528, 4.3); Rovingheights Bookstore Garki (605, 4.4)
- Median published city for libraries on Ranked: 27 listed, across 8 cities
- Newest Google review held for this set: 2026-07

## Ranking (top 20 of 20)

| # | Business | Google rating | Reviews | Phone | Address | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rovingheights Bookstore Garki | 4.4 | 605 | 0802 828 7089 | Shop S1, 2nd Floor, City Center Mall, Gimbiya St, Garki, Abuja 900108, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/rovingheights-bookstore-garki-cho0qm |
| 2 | BMT African Garden | 4.1 | 2601 | 0818 744 8635 | 155 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/bmt-african-garden-abuja |
| 3 | National Centre for Women Development Library | 4.4 | 184 | 97809509 | 2FXR+XRF, Tafawa Balewa Street, Central Business District, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-centre-for-women-development-library-hgty70 |
| 4 | Nigeria Governors’ Forum Library | 4.4 | 46 | 92920025 | Lake Chad Cres, Maitama, Abuja 900110, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/nigeria-governors-forum-library-jegg9o |
| 5 | BMT Africa Garden Library | 4.4 | 33 | 0803 222 4217 | 155 Adetokunbo Ademola Cres, Wuse, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/bmt-africa-garden-library-uyeccc |
| 6 | National Assembly Library & Resource Center, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu Building | 4.4 | 7 |  | Three Arms Zone, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-assembly-library-and-resource-center-senator-bola-ahmed-tinubu-building-zuhpe8 |
| 7 | Rel.library | 4.8 | 6 | 0704 403 3302 | House 2, 2 Louisiana St, Valencia Estate, Lokogoma, Abuja 900107, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/rel-library-jl0us4 |
| 8 | National Library Of Nigeria | 3.8 | 155 | 0904 357 2082 | Area 2, Reference and User Services, Mokwa St, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-of-nigeria-t9uymc |
| 9 | National Library of Nigeria HQ | 3.6 | 158 | 0703 061 7969 | 274 Wole Olanipekun St, Central Business Dis, Abuja 563744, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-of-nigeria-hq-phg7ga |
| 10 | National Assembly Library | 4.4 | 10 |  | 3G96+FGJ, Three Arms Zone, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-assembly-library-dkon1m |
| 11 | University of Abuja Library | 4.1 | 100 |  | X5HH+PVR, Idon Kasa 900102, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/university-of-abuja-library-zplkjg |
| 12 | Young Readers Library | 3.9 | 11 | 0706 436 2025 | 47, 12th crescent, Abdulrahman Mora St, Kado Estate, Gwarinpa 900108, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/young-readers-library-at8hxg |
| 13 | Ella's Library | 5.0 | 1 | 0902 414 9150 | 39GX+HCG Angwan Dogo, Jabi, Orozo 900051, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/ella-s-library-hk5y5k |
| 14 | Gudu District LIBRARY | 3.8 | 40 |  | 112 Christopher Gwabin Musa Wy, Abuja 900110, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gudu-district-library-0ipuy0 |
| 15 | National Library Of Nigeria | 3.6 | 7 | 92341057 | Festival Road, Garki, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-of-nigeria-dfh_o4 |
| 16 | National Library Complex Project | 3.3 | 3 |  | 3F5R+676, Central Business Dis, Abuja 900103, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/national-library-complex-project-llssmk |
| 17 | Koha Library Integrator |  | 0 | 0814 026 6419 | Lugbe Plaza, Suite A5, Lugbe Housing Estate, Wuse, Abuja 900001, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/koha-library-integrator-fgpoli |
| 18 | Gregory University Library |  | 0 |  | Gregory University Library, FCT, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/gregory-university-library |
| 19 | Olusegun Obasanjo Research Library | 1.0 | 1 |  | Shehu Musa Yar' Adua Centre, 1161 Sani Abacha Wy, Wuse, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/olusegun-obasanjo-research-library-ifc-um |
| 20 | Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation | 4.3 | 1528 | 0903 377 8546 | One Memorial Drive, Municipal, Abuja 900211, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria | https://ranked.ng/place/shehu-musa-yar-adua-foundation-neg8dm |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which library in Abuja has the most reviews?

BMT African Garden has the most reviews with 2,601, but its rating is 4.1 stars. The Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation has 1,528 reviews and a 4.3 rating, making it the most-reviewed among the top five with a rating above 4.0.

### Are the ratings reliable for libraries with few reviews?

Ratings with few reviews, such as the Nigeria Governors' Forum Library at 4.4 from 46 reviews, should be read cautiously. A small number of reviews may not represent the full range of user experiences. The National Centre for Women Development Library has 184 reviews, which is more substantial but still limited.

### How many libraries are listed on this page?

This page lists 20 libraries in Abuja, FCT State. The top five by our ordering are Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation, Rovingheights Bookstore Garki, BMT African Garden, National Centre for Women Development Library, and Nigeria Governors' Forum Library.

### What does the rating data tell me about these libraries?

The ratings reflect Google user reviews. For example, Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation has a 4.3 from 1,528 reviews, suggesting a generally positive reception. However, ratings alone do not capture the full quality of a library's services or collections. Use them as one factor in your decision.

### How is the order of libraries determined?

The order is based on a combination of factors, including the number of reviews and the rating. Libraries with more reviews and higher ratings tend to appear higher. For instance, Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Foundation leads due to its substantial review count and solid rating, while BMT African Garden, despite many reviews, has a lower rating.

## About this data

Ranked is a directory: it is not the businesses it lists and does not act for them. Ratings and review counts are Google's, quoted as sourced; the order, the composite score and the counts above are Ranked's own.
Methodology: https://ranked.ng/how-we-rank. JSON with the score breakdown: https://ranked.ng/dataset/rankings/libraries/abuja.json. MCP server for agents: https://ranked.ng/api/mcp.
Cite as: Ranked (ranked.ng), https://ranked.ng/libraries/abuja, as accessed on 2026-09-05.